CA has launched a list of the worst spyware threats as part of a new program to combat unwanted software "pests." At the top of that list: the peer-to-peer application Kazaa.
The company says an alleged Trojan on a Symbian-based Nokia phone—which limits functionality and replaces display icons with images of skulls—could be nothing more than a poorly written application.
A researcher has found that even the best-performing anti-spyware scanner failed to detect about 25 percent of the "critical" files and registry entries installed by the malicious programs.
Enterprises seeking relief from the rising volume of spam and viruses got more help this week as several vendors rolled out tools and services designed to thwart e-mail-based attacks.